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“Do not be wise in your own opinion” (Romans 12:16 NKJV), or, “wise in yourselves.” “Polls” used to be called “Opinion Polls,” because there was no established fact in them. Unproven “opinions” mean nothing of significance outside the 1000 or so people who have been asked for their opinion. Being “wise in your own opinion,” and directly contradicting God’s command, is done every time “opinion polls” are reported by Media as if these speak for an entire population of hundreds of millions! The only Poll that matters is when the living, citizenry’s votes are protected, and counted. Jewish leaders “sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none” (Matthew 26:59-60 NKJV). Hearing two “false witnesses,” they were asked, “’What do you think? They answered and said, ‘He is deserving of death’” (Matthew 26:66 NKJV). Accepting an “opinion poll” as fact crucified Jesus Christ!

This is Johnny Polk, with “Words of Wisdom” brought to you by the Oneida church of Christ.

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones” (Proverbs 3:7-8 NKJV). In this country, we value opinion over facts and truth. There are far more “opinion polls” than there are “fact-checkers.” Make this proverb plainer, “Do not be wise in your own opinion” (Romans 12:16 NKJV). The only way to live a good, strong life is to “fear the LORD and depart from evil.” “Fear” is “respect,” and “depart” is to leave it off. “But, I think” is no substitute for: “I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments” (Psalm 119:59-60 NKJV). The Valley of Opinion is in the Land of the Lost.

This is Johnny Polk, with “Words of Wisdom” brought to you by the Oneida church of Christ.